AIIB approves applications of six more countries
The total of countries with a membership in the China-led bank now stands at 93. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) announced on Wednesday that its Board of Governors…
British Airways to resume flights to Pakistan after 10 years
Flights were halted due to security concerns. British Airways will resume flights to Pakistan from June next year, announced the airline on Tuesday. “Direct flights from…
No wonder drug to help Taiwan in U.S.-China trade war
Taiwan must be set to weather the effects of the US-China trade war says its Finance Minister. Finance Minister Su Jain-rong has said the ongoing trade war between the United…
Malaysia files criminal charges against Goldman Sachs
Two ex-bankers have also been charged in connection to the 1mdb scandal. Malaysia said on Monday it has filed criminal charges at home against Goldman Sachs and two of the U.S.…
Indonesia plans to make 30 percent bio-diesel blend mandatory
Studies are ongoing on the correct type of petrol. While the government expanded the mandatory use of a 20 percent biodiesel blend ( B20 ) in September, it plans to further boost…
Google Korea under tax probe
Critics say it may signal a widening crackdown on foreign tech firms. South Korea’s tax agency has launched an investigation into the local branch of US technology giant Google…